Boston Red Sox Talk

[tucson]

Another repeat of 2004!!! I BELIEVE !!!!! !!!!! !!!!!!

[Fourpar]

I did too...right until the last out! :grumpy:

[Russ_Boston]

Oh well! Lack of timely hitting did us in. Big Popi was in a funk.

They always make it interesting. Fox network must have been saying their prayers that the Sox pulled it out. Huge ratings disappointment to have the Rays play the Phils. No disrespect Tampa, but Red Sox Nation is strong everywhere.

[SteveFromNY]

No disrespect Tampa, but Red Sox Nation is strong everywhere.

No disrespect Russ, but I know a place where it's not so strong!!

;)

[Taltarzac]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2008/10/20/sox_dreams_dashed/

[SteveFromNY]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2008/10/20/sox_dreams_dashed/

Despite my personal lack of love for the Red Sox, they deserve a lot of credit for coming from behind (that 7-0 deficit was one for the books) and making it a nail biter instead a potential rout. Great series which either team could have walked away a winner.

[Russ_Boston]

Sorry Steve, I should have said "strong everywhere, except the 5 boroughs!" ;)

Just joking but you know that Fox isn't happy about the Rays winning. They'll try to spin it as this new young hip team but the ratings, in the end, won't be there.

[rshoffer]

condolences

[SteveFromNY]

Sorry Steve, I should have said "strong everywhere, except the 5 boroughs!" ;)

Just joking but you know that Fox isn't happy about the Rays winning. They'll try to spin it as this new young hip team but the ratings, in the end, won't be there.

I figured you're joking, as am I!

I agree about the ratings, Boston would attract more. Although they should be better than if it were a Kansas City vs St Louis series! (no offense to the KC or STL fans)

[tkret]

I am a Colorado Rockies fan. I am a Denver Broncos fan. I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan. I am a Phoenix Suns fan. I cheer for Argentina's Blue and White in the World Cup. So, my disappointment is a year 'round event but is usually short lived. I marvel and appreciate the dedication of the Red Sox fans. I don't understand it BUT I CONGRATULATE them on their fanaticism and loyalty. Although their team didn't do it this year, they will continue to support them, and that is GREAT!!

My friend from Beantown sent me this email and spells it out real well. He writes:

"I am upset and depressed.
I mean, I really am.
It happened again!
Red Sox baseball season is over too soon.
We just lived through another Red Sox collapse...the worst ever.
Can never get used to this happening.
You may think..........................get over it, get a life.
Unless you are a member of "Red Sox Nation", you don't get it...you never
could.
Red Sox are a large part of our lives in Massachusetts/New England.
They are a huge topic of conversation (probably #1) in coffee shops, bars and
work all over.
To members of "The Nation", Red Sox baseball is our religion.
They drive us crazy all the time.
They are the love of our lives.
2004 proved that.
What do we do from here?
We move on.
It is almost like someone in your family dying.
We have to have our mourning period.
We will move on.

When it comes right down to it, though, we love our team no matter what. They
are a wonderful distraction from reality. We live for this team day-by-day and
it's always tantalizing watching them play no matter what happens. As a
lifelong member of Red Sox Nation, I do live and die with them.

If you don't get it, watch the movie "Fever Pitch".

We always have one of our least liked and much used statements..........

"WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR"

I will be there with hope, optimism and and enthusiasm."

[Mikeod]

Better not read the fan comments on the sports section of Boston.com. They are ready to trade everyone, fire Francona and Epstein, as well as the team trainers and medical staff, and send the owners packing.

Hopefully, there are many more that feel as your friend does. I know I'm one. I'm getting used to this. My Padres lost out on the last day of 2010 and my Red Sox duplicated the feat in 2011. :sigh:

[redjpang]

As a member of Rdsox nation, I understand what your friend wrote. It was well thought out.

"WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR"

[chuckinca]

Try being a Cubs Fan!!!


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[JohnN]

what chuckinca said!

[Bosoxfan]

sorry no pic

[tkret]

what chuckinca said!

For sure, for sure JohnN and chuckinca. Talk about tough! You cubbie fans are the toughest.

[Bosoxfan]

Tried to post a pic but for some reason I couldn't figure it out.No url address only a pic in my pictures folder.Oh well...wait 'till next year!

[Fourpar]

Its a crying shame, but we'll be here next year, for sure!
The Nation goes on.....

[kathy and al]

Just thought I would bring back some memorable names from the past for my fellow Red Sox fans. Don't know why but just got the impulse. Here goes:

Ted Williams
Jackie Jensen
Jimmy Pearsal
Pete Runnels
Frank Malzone
Carl Yastrezemski
Bill Monboquette
Sammy White

And I guess the list could go on and on and on.

[Lou and Carolyn C.]

I am a Colorado Rockies fan. I am a Denver Broncos fan. I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan. I am a Phoenix Suns fan. I cheer for Argentina's Blue and White in the World Cup. So, my disappointment is a year 'round event but is usually short lived. I marvel and appreciate the dedication of the Red Sox fans. I don't understand it BUT I CONGRATULATE them on their fanaticism and loyalty. Although their team didn't do it this year, they will continue to support them, and that is GREAT!!

My friend from Beantown sent me this email and spells it out real well. He writes:

"I am upset and depressed.
I mean, I really am.
It happened again!
Red Sox baseball season is over too soon.
We just lived through another Red Sox collapse...the worst ever.
Can never get used to this happening.
You may think..........................get over it, get a life.
Unless you are a member of "Red Sox Nation", you don't get it...you never
could.
Red Sox are a large part of our lives in Massachusetts/New England.
They are a huge topic of conversation (probably #1) in coffee shops, bars and
work all over.
To members of "The Nation", Red Sox baseball is our religion.
They drive us crazy all the time.
They are the love of our lives.
2004 proved that.
What do we do from here?
We move on.
It is almost like someone in your family dying.
We have to have our mourning period.
We will move on.

When it comes right down to it, though, we love our team no matter what. They
are a wonderful distraction from reality. We live for this team day-by-day and
it's always tantalizing watching them play no matter what happens. As a
lifelong member of Red Sox Nation, I do live and die with them.

If you don't get it, watch the movie "Fever Pitch".

We always have one of our least liked and much used statements..........

"WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR"

I will be there with hope, optimism and and enthusiasm."



Love those Red Sox!! But the better team won this year, TB Rays deserve a lot of credit, they kept on winning and we kept on losing, that's the bottomline. And Yes, "Wait until next year", all will be forgiven!! We love you guys. Stay tuned to 2012.

[2BNTV]

I am a Colorado Rockies fan. I am a Denver Broncos fan. I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan. I am a Phoenix Suns fan. I cheer for Argentina's Blue and White in the World Cup. So, my disappointment is a year 'round event but is usually short lived. I marvel and appreciate the dedication of the Red Sox fans. I don't understand it BUT I CONGRATULATE them on their fanaticism and loyalty. Although their team didn't do it this year, they will continue to support them, and that is GREAT!!

My friend from Beantown sent me this email and spells it out real well. He writes:

"I am upset and depressed.
I mean, I really am.
It happened again!
Red Sox baseball season is over too soon.
We just lived through another Red Sox collapse...the worst ever.
Can never get used to this happening.
You may think..........................get over it, get a life.
Unless you are a member of "Red Sox Nation", you don't get it...you never
could.
Red Sox are a large part of our lives in Massachusetts/New England.
They are a huge topic of conversation (probably #1) in coffee shops, bars and
work all over.
To members of "The Nation", Red Sox baseball is our religion.
They drive us crazy all the time.
They are the love of our lives.
2004 proved that.
What do we do from here?
We move on.
It is almost like someone in your family dying.
We have to have our mourning period.
We will move on.

When it comes right down to it, though, we love our team no matter what. They
are a wonderful distraction from reality. We live for this team day-by-day and
it's always tantalizing watching them play no matter what happens. As a
lifelong member of Red Sox Nation, I do live and die with them.

If you don't get it, watch the movie "Fever Pitch".

We always have one of our least liked and much used statements..........

"WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR"

I will be there with hope, optimism and and enthusiasm."


This letter is the essence of being a diehard fan, (short for fanatic).

Tough year to swallow. Thanks for posting this.

[Taltarzac725]

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I have not been to the Boston area since around 1967. Never got to see Fenway Park though.

[RichieB]

[QUOTE=Taltarzac725;481694
I have not been to the Boston area since around 1967. Never got to see Fenway Park though.[/QUOTE]

One of the items on my "bucket list" is to see at least one game in each of the 30 MLB parks. I had the opportunity to visit Fenway in 2005. As Billy Cristal would say, it is "one of the cathedrals of baseball."

It was WELL WORTH the trip.

The opponent for this afternoon's game is the Hew York Yankees, who were the opponent 100 years ago, as the New York Highlanders.

[Tom Hannon]

I also visited Fenway Park about fifteen years ago.

[bandsdavis]

We watched the event on MLB TV. Very moving for us old Sox fans to see so many of the greats of yesteryear all on the field at the same time. Ranked right up there with the iconic 1999 All-Star game at Fenway when Ted Williams came out at the end of the opening ceremonies and all the All Stars gathered around him at the mound.

[RichieB]

We watched the event on MLB TV. Very moving for us old Sox fans to see so many of the greats of yesteryear all on the field at the same time.

I'll bet that there were some Yankee.........er........Highlander fans watching too ;) :coolsmiley:

[Pathel]

Does this mean that Willard Scott will congratulate Fenway Park on The Today Show?

[RichieB]

Does this mean that Willard Scott will congratulate Fenway Park on The Today Show?

He might have done it already. I think I saw something on Today a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not sure.

[BostonCelt]

Final score at today's 100th Anniversary party:

Yankees 6 Red Sox 2

WP Nova (3-0)

Yankees -- 5 HRs, inc ARod

How terribly rude and insensitive! They shouldn't be invited back for another 100 yrs.....

[RichieB]

How terribly rude and insensitive! They shouldn't be invited back for another 100 yrs.....

:yuck: :rolleyes:

:beer3:

[BarryRX]

I have a confession. Even though I have been a Yankee fan all my life, one of my favorite players of all time was Yaz. I liked the fact that he had Long Island roots (his parents were potato farmers on Long Island), and of course I loved his talent (the last player to win the triple crown). I used to imitate the way he held the bat when we played stickball. Happy Birthday to Fenway Park. I couldn't enjoy the Yankee-Red Sox rivalry without the Red Sox!!!

[RichieB]

I have a confession. Even though I have been a Yankee fan all my life, one of my favorite players of all time was Yaz. I liked the fact that he had Long Island roots (his parents were potato farmers on Long Island), and of course I loved his talent (the last player to win the triple crown). I used to imitate the way he held the bat when we played stickball. Happy Birthday to Fenway Park. I couldn't enjoy the Yankee-Red Sox rivalry without the Red Sox!!!

This lifelong Yankee fan has to agree with you, Barry. I grew up on Long Island (Massapequa) and recognized the LI connection with Yaz.

It was good to see him at Fenway yesterday, and he looks pretty good.

If memory serves me correctly, he is the last Triple Crown winner, in 1967.

And yes - Happy 100th Birthday to Fenway Park.

[kathy and al]

This morning's (Sat.) Boston Globe has many pictures of yesterday's festivities including many of yesteryear's stars. They also have a complete list of all the attendees at yesterday's game. Unfortunately a few of my favorites were not on the list (obviously because they have passed) but would like to have seen guys like Pete Runnells and Jackie Jensen as a part of the listing. I believe Pete played 2nd base along side Frank Malzone at 3rd and Jackie Jensen played right field along side Ted Williams way back when!!!!! Ah for the good old days once again!!!!!

[Tom Hannon]

This lifelong Yankee fan has to agree with you, Barry. I grew up on Long Island (Massapequa) and recognized the LI connection with Yaz.

It was good to see him at Fenway yesterday, and he looks pretty good.

If memory serves me correctly, he is the last Triple Crown winner, in 1967.

And yes - Happy 100th Birthday to Fenway Park.

Yaz was a class act, but technically Yaz should not have been awarded the triple crown. If memory serves me correct, Harman Killebrew tied him in HR's.

So in IMHO Yaz did not WIN the home run crown, thus was not a triple crown winner. I am not looking for an argument about this. It is what it is, and I'd bet if it were someone with the personality of Rice or Manny an * would have been applied.
As far as yesterdays gathering at Fenway, I am surprised that Fred Lynn and Pedro were no shows. Manny wasn't either but this is Manny being Manny.
PS: Pedro was the best pitcher in baseball and if Freddy Lynn didn't get hurt so much he could have been a guaranteed Hall of Famer.

[RichieB]

Pedro was DEFINITELY there. He was on top of the dugout with another former player, whose name is escaping me. They were leading the toast, near the end of the ceremony.

P.S. - the other toastmaster with Pedro was Kein Millar - I just found it.

[Tom Hannon]

Pedro was DEFINITELY there. He was on top of the dugout with another former player, whose name is escaping me. They were leading the toast, near the end of the ceremony.

P.S. - the other toastmaster with Pedro was Kein Millar - I just found it.

I read something yesterday that said Pedro was not there. I read today on ESPN that Pedro was. Someone gave the wrong info. Sorry for the error. Glad to know Pedro was at the ceremony. He was a great one. And no, Yankee Fans, "He did NOT slam Zimmer to the ground." He shoved him away after Zim tried to land a punch. Why Fred Lynn didn't show is a mystery.

PS: I though Bobby V. would be the man they needed. Looks like his signing could be a big mistake. Bobby V and Ozzie Guillen need to learn to keep their mouths shut and take lessons from Joe Torre.

[RichieB]

PS: I though Bobby V. would be the man they needed. Looks like his signing could be a big mistake. Bobby V and Ozzie Guillen need to learn to keep their mouths shut and take lessons from Joe Torre.

You are right, Tom. For the most part, the Yankees address their issues priately and keep it in the clubhouse. Both incidents by Bobby and Ozzie are unfortunate.

Sometimes, it's best to keep your mouth shut.

[BarryRX]

As a lifelong Yankee fan, I never thought that Red Sox Fans had a lot of redeeming qualities. Then, I moved to TV and met a bunch of the "red sox nation" and they turned out to be not so terrible. Then I saw this video about an autistic boy singing The National Anthem at Fenway. Way to go Red Sox fans!!

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[Patty55]

In 1986 I became a big fan of Bill Buckner.

[Mudder]

Sorry Patti but I think your remark was inappropiate in this situation. Massachusetts is very good and caring to its special needs kids and adults. The sports teams always support our special citizens. The Red Sox Nation here i TV will do the same.

[coralway]

In 1986 I became a big fan of Bill Buckner.





Buckner was the real WS MVP. I heard the Mets voted him a full share.

[ajbrown]

Very nice video, very touching IMO.

I am a life time Red Sox fan. After last fall, I put my membership on hold :rant-rave:

[coralway]

Beer and chicken wings, anyone ?????????????

[Patty55]

Sorry Patti but I think your remark was inappropiate in this situation. Massachusetts is very good and caring to its special needs kids and adults. The sports teams always support our special citizens. The Red Sox Nation here i TV will do the same.

Whoa, I confess that I didn't follow the link, got a warning message and quit.

In truth, I'm not surprised that the Red Sox that the Red Sox had an autistic child sing the National Anthem. Back in the day, I attended many a game at Fenway and found the franchise to be classy outfit.

Sorry, I just couldn't resist the cheap shot at Buckner.

Now, I am going to take a self-imposed time out and sit on my hands before you all put on your CAPS LOCK and really flame me.

[Patty55]

Beer and chicken wings, anyone ?????????????

I would prefer lobster pie at the Hilltop.

[collie1228]

Patty, I'm going to put on my cap lock and say I THOUGHT YOUR BUCKNER COMMENT WAS PRETTY FUNNY. Don't let the PC police get you down.

[Patty55]

Patty, I'm going to put on my cap lock and say I THOUGHT YOUR BUCKNER COMMENT WAS PRETTY FUNNY. Don't let the PC police get you down.

Thank you, I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ALREADY.

[kathy and al]

I would prefer lobster pie at the Hilltop.
I'll second that!!!!! How do I get to Saugus from TV??

[thekeithfan]

Buckner a real MVP! But who could forget Bucky Dents ball over that wall in 1978!

[BostonCelt]

Very nice video, very touching IMO.

I am a life time Red Sox fan. After last fall, I put my membership on hold :rant-rave:

Not to play "I can beat that" but.....I sold my MA home and moved to The Villages! Bought on the second day of my first-time-ever visit.

Aren't Bill Buckner comments, like, y'know, so 1980s like???

[Mudder]

When I was in college I used to referee basketball games at the women's prison in Danvers and on the way back to school we would stop at Hilltop for a $2.95 fabulous steak dinner !

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

http://www.salon.com/2012/08/13/johnny_pesky_beloved_by_red_sox_fans_dies_at_92/

[BarryRX]

As a Yankee fan, let me offer my condolences. Baseball lost a good guy today!

[ugotme]

Being a die-hard Yankee fan all of my life, I am not a Red Sox lover.

However, I have to agree with Barryrx. Baseball lost a good one.

The rivalry should last but that doesn't diminish the talent that is on both sides.

[2BNTV]

Baseball lost a good ambassador .

RIP - Johnny.

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[nkrifats]

Baseball lost a good ambassador .

RIP - Johnny.

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I agree.

[2BNTV]

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[Tom Hannon]

No surprises by me. Couldn't have happened to a "nicer" guy. His mouth is almost as big as Ozzie Guillen's. Bobby V. knows his baseball but he can't deal with people. He should take some tips from Joe Torre.

[Cedwards38]

I predict John Farrell at the helm of the Bosox!

[Tom Hannon]

I believe Farrell is a done deal. The BOSOX just need to come up with some compensation to The Blue Jays. I don't think trading managers is what The Blue Jays are looking for. Not sure if giving up a young player like Pedro Ciriaco would be too much of compensation.

[Badminton]

No surprises by me. Couldn't have happened to a "nicer" guy. His mouth is almost as big as Ozzie Guillen's. Bobby V. knows his baseball but he can't deal with people. He should take some tips from Joe Torre.

I think this is the worst season since 1966?
But then there was the 1967 " Impossible Dream Team"
Yaz hit a ton of home runs for me Tom in Strat O Matic baseball

[Tom Hannon]

SOM. I am still planing on getting an SOM league when I'm down there. I am leaning toward the 61 or 56 seasons. But if it means a difference I will be flexible.

Being a strong Yankee fan, it still hurt to see the Bosox self destruct. A shame. Hope they can rebuild fast. The money they saved from the big trade should make them shoppers in the FA market. Swisher is a free agent and I doubt the Yankees will resign him again. Swish would be a great addition in Fenway.

[2BNTV]

Bobby V's abrasive style did him in. Not popular with the players and I think they didn't want to play for him anymore. It seems like there was a great exodus of ball players. Some might say that it was a salary dump but it can also seem like he wanted to get rid of troublesome personalities. I think managemnet backed him but he was his own worst enemy especially after he alienated Kevin Youkillis. Not a popular move in the clubhouse.

They where considering John Farrell a while back for being their manager but he is presently the Toronto manager. We'll see who they bring in.

I think they would need someone who is going to groom the younger players as they are in the rebuilding mode after the salary dump. Of course it wouldn't hurt to get along with veteran players like Pedroia.

Heck of a player is Pedroia. I wonder how my Red-Sox buddy feels in terms of what was a worse season, last years collapse or this years implosion. I'll have to ask him.

[Cedwards38]

Naught a gud yeah foah Fenway Pahk!

[Tom Hannon]

I just wish Cano hustled like his counterpart second baseman Pedroia. Cano is an outstanding talent BUT he doesn't hustle at all times. Derek should have a long talk with him. I have seen some great second baseman such as Richardson, Fox, Maz, Morgan and Alomar, and Cano is almost as good defensively. But the whole packagee Cano is the best becaus eof his bat. Just wish he'd bust his ass a little more. But everyone can't be a Pedroia, Jeter, and Rose. And from a Yankee fan "I hope the Red Sox rebuilding period is a short one."

[2BNTV]

I just wish Cano hustled like his counterpart second baseman Pedroia. Cano is an outstanding talent BUT he doesn't hustle at all times. Derek should have a long talk with him. I have seen some great second baseman such as Richardson, Fox, Maz, Morgan and Alomar, and Cano is almost as good defensively. But the whole packagee Cano is the best becaus eof his bat. Just wish he'd bust his ass a little more. But everyone can't be a Pedroia, Jeter, and Rose. And from a Yankee fan "I hope the Red Sox rebuilding period is a short one."

:agree:

Nothing irks me more than a player not hustling. You think these guys would realized how priviledged there talent is that allows them to play a game for a lot of money. They consider themselves performers soooooooooooooo....

PERFORM.

I hope there rebuilding goes well as they is nothing like competive, combative games that are meaningful. Red-Sox vs Yankees battles are the best in sports. They usually last over four hours.

[coralway]

Pedroia and Lester are cancers - Suxx need to get rid of both of them over the Winter and rebuild.

[2BNTV]

Pedroia and Lester are cancers - Suxx need to get rid of both of them over the Winter and rebuild.

Here's an idea. Pedroia and Lester for A-Rod with the Yankees eating the extra money on his contract. :smiley:

Put Pedroia at third base for the Yankees and he will be fine.

[eweissenbach]

As usual in professional sports...the inmates run the asylum!

[kbace6]

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It was still not soon enough for me to have him gone.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

What took so long? How did he last past the big LA trade?

John Farrell sounds like a good idea. Frankly, I was never a big Francona fan, but I wouldn't hesitate to bring him back.

[Bruiser1]

Favorite Bobby V.Moment

Getting thrown out of a game and applying black tape mustache (ala Groucho Marx) to "disquise" himself.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Pedroia and Lester are cancers - Suxx need to get rid of both of them over the Winter and rebuild.

You're kidding, right? These are the two players they need to build a team around. They got rid of all their cancers. They are now living in LA.

Pedroia and Lester for A-Rod? Two young stars for an aging underperforming second baseman? Why would they want to do that? Do you want to get rid of Will Middlebrooks as well?

[2BNTV]

You're kidding, right? These are the two players they need to build a team around. They got rid of all their cancers. They are now living in LA.

Pedroia and Lester for A-Rod? Two young stars for an aging underperforming second baseman? Why would they want to do that? Do you want to get rid of Will Middlebrooks as well?

Yes I was kidding. A-Rod is on the downside of his career and still has several years of big bucks coming to him. IMHO - he doesn't have the heart of a champion like Pedroia and Jeter.

As a Yankee fan , I hope he gets it together for the playoffs. that's the least he can do for 28 million. :smiley:

[Tom Hannon]

Yes I was kidding. A-Rod is on the downside of his career and still has several years of big bucks coming to him. IMHO - he doesn't have the heart of a champion like Pedroia and Jeter.

As a Yankee fan , I hope he gets it together for the playoffs. that's the least he can do for 28 million. :smiley:

Call him Arod, call him Irod call him anything you want. I call him a big mistake.

[BarryRX]

Call him Arod, call him Irod call him anything you want. I call him a big mistake.
I agree Tom....he's the king of the non-critical hit. But, he is still the kind of player that can put a whole team on his back and carry them for a short time. Let's just hope he gets hot in the playoffs.

[2BNTV]

Call him Arod, call him Irod call him anything you want. I call him a big mistake.

In Joe Torre's book, they called him A-Fraud. :smiley:

I am hoping that he gets on base several times through walks and or singles so he can be driven in. Hoping for extra base hits and or homeruns is expecting too much from him - IMHO.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Yes I was kidding. A-Rod is on the downside of his career and still has several years of big bucks coming to him. IMHO - he doesn't have the heart of a champion like Pedroia and Jeter.

As a Yankee fan , I hope he gets it together for the playoffs. that's the least he can do for 28 million. :smiley:

Interestingly if you remember correctly the Yankees won the bidding war for A-Rod's services against none other than the Red Sox.

[2BNTV]

Interestingly if you remember correctly the Yankees won the bidding war for A-Rod's services against none other than the Red Sox.

Lucky Red-Sox. :smiley:

They had a guy in the minor leagues they would have been better off if he had been promoted.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

As good as the Red Sox have been so far. I can't imagine them getting to the World Series with Andrew Bailey as their closer. Rumors are that they are going to work out a deal for a pitcher before the trade deadline, but who could they possibly get as a closer?

That's 3 blown saves out of 11 opportunities. ERA-2.64, Opponents Batting Average 2.11

Good numbers for a starting pitcher but not even close for a closer.

What ever made them think this guy was the answer. We'd be better off with Aceves or Scott Atchinson.

[davecz1]

Every time Bailey comes into a game I get even more nervous than usual. I feel bad for Doubront, he deserved a win!

[Russ_Boston]

Every time Bailey comes into a game I get even more nervous than usual. I feel bad for Doubront, he deserved a win!

Don't understand baseball. Doubront had less then 100 pitches, the Rays couldn't touch him and they yank in the 9th. Just because "you have to bring in the closer". Please.

[Cedwards38]

I'd love to see the Red Sox get to the World Series. In fact, I'd love to see a repeat of 1975! :a040:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The standings eight now are a bit deceiving. The Red Sox are in first place, but they have one more loss and have played five less games than the Rays. The Sox really can;t afford to lose any games.

[kbace6]

The standings eight now are a bit deceiving. The Red Sox are in first place, but they have one more loss and have played five less games than the Rays. The Sox really can;t afford to lose any games.

All true, however the Rays have a killer schedule the rest of the way and the Sox kind of have what I would call a cupcake schedule in about 10 days from now for the rest of the season.

If the Sox finish the month in first place they SHOULD easily win the division.

[davecz1]

Tampa has played 4 LESS games. That will hurt their pitching staff. After the long west coast trip the Sox play mainly at home the rest of the way. Rays pitching will take a beating.

[Tom Hannon]

As a true Yankee fan Would trade Cano for Pedroia at any time. Pedroia comes to play, hustles and is not afraid to get his uniform dirty. Cano dogs it and although all the talent in the wold he'll never get the respect he expects.
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[Jconn62836]

Tampa has played 4 LESS games. That will hurt their pitching staff. After the long west coast trip the Sox play mainly at home the rest of the way. Rays pitching will take a beating.


Thank you for correcting the games in hand.

[davecz1]

thank you for correcting the games in hand.

go sox!

[aabuono]

Hi All - Our son is a huge Red Sox fan and we were hoping to get some Spring Training 2014 tickets to give him for Christmas - Does anyone know the best way to go about it ? When does the Spring Training schedule get posted ?

Thanks for any help you can give me...

Anne

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Whatever happened to the magic number? Around this time of year when a team had a good lead we'd always hear about the magic number. If I'm not mistaken, the magic number for the Red Sox right now is 6. any combination of Red Sox wins or Ray's losses and the Sox win the division. Am I correct?

[Mikeod]

Whatever happened to the magic number? Around this time of year when a team had a good lead we'd always hear about the magic number. If I'm not mistaken, the magic number for the Red Sox right now is 6. any combination of Red Sox wins or Ray's losses and the Sox win the division. Am I correct?

Last I heard, the magic number for the division is 8. For just making the playoffs, it is 6. But the team with the best record overall gets to play the wildcard winner in the first round, not a division winner.

[kbace6]

Whatever happened to the magic number? Around this time of year when a team had a good lead we'd always hear about the magic number. If I'm not mistaken, the magic number for the Red Sox right now is 6. any combination of Red Sox wins or Ray's losses and the Sox win the division. Am I correct?

You're close. It's 8.

[Russ_Boston]

Whatever happened to the magic number?
Posted every day on mlb.com

[Russ_Boston]

You're close. It's 8.
Update Today:

From mlb.com: The victory lowered Boston's magic number to clinch the American League East to seven

No collapse this year.

[Jconn62836]

The number is actually 7. You can do the math yourself or easily check CBS Sports where it is posted. Section 95 Row BB Sunday is where I will watch from

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Well, they went from worst to first in their division, but they won't be able to go from worst to first in the league or in MLB as they were close, but not the worst in either. But they will go from third worst in the American league to first when they win the pennant and sixth worst in baseball to first when the win the World Series.

[kbace6]

That was NUTZ yesterday! First Brady and the Pats then Ortiz and the SOX. I'm still in sports nirvana! It has been crazy around these parts since '01. It will be a sad day when this regional success goes by the way side.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

That was NUTZ yesterday! First Brady and the Pats then Ortiz and the SOX. I'm still in sports nirvana! It has been crazy around these parts since '01. It will be a sad day when this regional success goes by the way side.
Well, I think that Tom Brady and David Ortiz both have about four years left. Who knows what will happen after that?

[kbace6]

Well, I think that Tom Brady and David Ortiz both have about four years left. Who knows what will happen after that?

I woud agree Brady has 4 about years left, but "Big Papi" probably only about 2 years.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I woud agree Brady has 4 about years left, but "Big Papi" probably only about 2 years.

I don't know. I think he's 37, but a DH can play forever.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Is anyone getting together at a sports bar tonight to watch the game?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Shane Victorino with the grande salami, who would have thunk it?
Kudos to John Farrell for bringing a miracle to Boston.

Bring on the Cardinals.

[kbace6]

Shane Victorino with the grande salami, who would have thunk it?
Kudos to John Farrell for bringing a miracle to Boston.

Bring on the Cardinals.

My wife said "I think he is going to hit a grand slam"! Silly wife-e-poo. I then commenced to giving her all the reasons why he would not, but I was hoping for a long fly ball or a slap hit to right.

One more reason to accept the fact my wife is always right! :highfive:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

What is everyone thinking about Jake Peavey? Is he any better than the last number four starter they had? (Dubront?) He was terrible in game four of the ALCS.

How about Farrell moving Lackey up to Game 2 and moving Buckholtz back to number 3? What's up with that? One thing Farrell does know about is pitchers so I assume that there is a reason for it and it will work out.

Funny, and taking nothing away from Terry Francona and the amazing success that he had in his tenure in Boston, but for some reason, I have more faith in Farrell to make the right decisions. I think that most of the fans feel that way as well. I haven't heard anyone saying that they won in spite of Farrell.

[kbace6]

What is everyone thinking about Jake Peavey? Is he any better than the last number four starter they had? (Morales?) He was terrible in game four of the ALCS.

How about Farrell moving Lackey up to Game 2 and moving Buckholtz back to number 3? What's up with that? One thing Farrell does know about is pitchers so I assume that there is a reason for it and it will work out.

Funny, and taking nothing away from Terry Francona and the amazing success that he had in his tenure in Boston, but for some reason, I have more faith in Farrell to make the right decisions. I think that most of the fans feel that way as well. I haven't heard anyone saying that they won in spite of Farrell.

I think Peavey will be fine. Saltalamachia said after the game that Peavey was over throwing the ball and a bit amped up in his last start. Usually pitchers learn from that and don't duplicate it in their next start.

I think the Buchholtz move is to make sure you have one of your very best pitchers for a game 7 if needed.

My wife commented that she likes Farrell better because Francona with all his (Leo Mazzoni) rocking back and forth always looked nervous. This is what you may have been picking up on with him and how calm Farrell has been. Calmness breeds confidence.

GO SOX!

-KB

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I think Peavey will be fine. Saltalamachia said after the game that Peavey was over throwing the ball and a bit amped up in his last start. Usually pitchers learn from that and don't duplicate it in their next start.

I think the Buchholtz move is to make sure you have one of your very best pitchers for a game 7 if needed.

My wife commented that she likes Farrell better because Francona with all his (Leo Mazzoni) rocking back and forth always looked nervous. This is what you may have been picking up on with him and how calm Farrell has been. Calmness breeds confidence.

GO SOX!

-KB

So you think that he wants Buckholtz pitching Game #7 if there is one? That's a bit scary looking at his performance in the post season so far.

The Red Sox bats had better wake up in this series, because their starting pitching is simply not very good. They were lucky against Detroit that the Tigers made a lot of mistakes and the Sox won two games with late inning heroics. Yes, I know that Detroit's bullpen is not all that great and Boston's is outstanding, but two grand slams to tie and win games in the eighth inning within a few days is not something that you should rely on. Other then those two spurts, the Sox bats were shut down. Look at the batting averages in the ALCS.

I don't know much about the Cardinals except that they have two outstanding starters. I hope the Red Sox can get to them early.

[kbace6]

So you think that he wants Buckholtz pitching Game #7 if there is one? That's a bit scary looking at his performance in the post season so far.

I think Farrell like any manager wants it over by games 7, but if he has to go with someone for game 7, who else could/would YOU choose? Dubront/Dempster?

Buchholtz still has good/great stuff at times, plus he changes speeds a lot. Even if he can't go past 6, it will be all hands on deck in game 7, including Jon Lester for a 3rd time in the series I would think.

So far only Lester and Lackey have been announced for 1 & 2.

GO SOX!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I might have set it up so that Lester goes in game 7, but I guess barring that, it has to be Buckholtz. He's just been terrible in the pst season so far. But if the Red Sox have a weakness it's their starting pitching.

Are any Boston fans meeting anywhere to watch any of the World Series or are we all just staying home and watching it?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Well, that was disappointing. Craig Breslow who has been rock solid this year giving up two runs on a Keystone Cops play. This gives the Cardinals the edge in this series now. It's a five game series with three games in St Louis. so far, both teams look like they don't belong in the World Series.

[kbace6]

Well, that was disappointing. Craig Breslow who has been rock solid this year giving up two runs on a Keystone Cops play. This gives the Cardinals the edge in this series now. It's a five game series with three games in St Louis. so far, both teams look like they don't belong in the World Series.

I feel like if Ross was in there at catcher that play would have never happened. I hope we see Ross the rest of the way.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Can anyone explain why Jake Peavy is starting this game tonight? I have all the respect in the world for John Farrell, but this is inexplicable. Peavey was terrible in his last game and the Cardinals have trouble with lefties. Felix Dubront seemed like a no-brainer.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

And why is Stephen Drew still playing? I know that he's supposed to be a great defensive short stop, but can the Red Sox really afford to keep a guy that's batting .92 in the post season.

How about Bogaerts at short and Middlebrooks at third?

The Red Sox are in deep trouble here and it's time to do something drastic.

When they lost game two, it changed the entire dynamics of the series. Now it's a five game series with three games in St Louis and with a DH. I have lost all hope of them winning this World Series.

[bookseller49]

Cards and Sox evenly matched. Should go 7 games. Mets in 2016! Bet on it.

[BS Beef]

I hate it that the Umps decided to take a great game into their hands and decide the outcome rather than let it play out on the field. :rant-rave:

[ureout]

dont blame the umps....have the catcher make a better throw...or better yet have the 3rd baseman catch the ball.....bottom line the runner was obstructed he would have easily scored if not tripped up

[Fourpar]

dont blame the umps....have the catcher make a better throw...or better yet have the 3rd baseman catch the ball.....bottom line the runner was obstructed he would have easily scored if not tripped up
Yup, that's it in a nut shell. The truth hurts sometimes.

[kbace6]

dont blame the umps....have the catcher make a better throw...or better yet have the 3rd baseman catch the ball.....bottom line the runner was obstructed he would have easily scored if not tripped up

:agree:

I will however slam the ump for that god awful strike zone. He was all over the place!

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Go Cards

[Russ_Boston]

As a die-hard Sox fan I had to agree with the obstruction call. I think it was obvious.

But I'm glad they woke up last night and played a good game. Tonight is the series in my opinion. Go Lester!

[kbace6]

As a die-hard Sox fan I had to agree with the obstruction call. I think it was obvious.

But I'm glad they woke up last night and played a good game. Tonight is the series in my opinion. Go Lester!

:agree:

I think game 5 is always the most pivotal game. I expect a better performance from Wainwright, but on the other side of things, the more the Sox hitters see these pitchers, the better they should perform.

It will be interesting to see if the upms look in Lester's glove tonight for something other than rosin. :pepper2:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

How about some strange endings to games this year. Three of the four games ended with bizarre plays.

The thing about this series is that every game has been pivotal. T
When the Sox won game 1 it gave them a huge advantage. It meant that they only had to win three game with three in Boston and three in St Louis. Then when they lost the second game, it meant that St Louis only had to win three games with three at home and without a DH. Then when the Cards won game three I thought it was pretty much all over unless the Sox could win game four. Now that they've won game four it's three game series with two games in Boston and Ortiz and Napoli in the lineup together.
The only downside for the Sox now is that their pitching rotation is a mess. I still cannot fathom what Farrell was thinking bringing in Lackey when Tazawa looked so good. Lackey hasn't pitched out of the bullpen for a long time and came very close to throwing the game away.

They have a great formula with Tazawa in the eighth and Uehara in the ninth. I see no reason why they couldn't get four or five our each from Tazawa and Uehara if necessary.
Can anyone explain why Lackey was brought in? Is he going to be able to start game 6 as a result of this and is he does, will his pitch count be limited?

[justjim]

Sox have been their own worst enemy. Throwing the ball around like a bunch of Little League ball players. I know---easy for me to say!

[kbace6]

How about some strange endings to games this year. Three of the four games ended with bizarre plays.

The thing about this series is that every game has been pivotal. T
When the Sox won game 1 it gave them a huge advantage. It meant that they only had to win three game with three in Boston and three in St Louis. Then when they lost the second game, it meant that St Louis only had to win three games with three at home and without a DH. Then when the Cards won game three I thought it was pretty much all over unless the Sox could win game four. Now that they've won game four it's three game series with two games in Boston and Ortiz and Napoli in the lineup together.
The only downside for the Sox now is that their pitching rotation is a mess. I still cannot fathom what Farrell was thinking bringing in Lackey when Tazawa looked so good. Lackey hasn't pitched out of the bullpen for a long time and came very close to throwing the game away.

They have a great formula with Tazawa in the eighth and Uehara in the ninth. I see no reason why they couldn't get four or five our each from Tazawa and Uehara if necessary.
Can anyone explain why Lackey was brought in? Is he going to be able to start game 6 as a result of this and is he does, will his pitch count be limited?

As best as I can tell, they decided to have Lackey NOT throw in his normal side session (3 innings or so) yesterday and save those tosses for the game in a much more intense 1 inning. Thus giving the bullpen a bit more of a rest. Yes I know most of them threw in the game anyway, but it did save them an inning extra that I do not think any of them had in them. Plus the big advantage is it kept Morales out of the game altogether.

I suspect Lackey will be fine for game 6 since yesterday was his day to throw on the side anyway. And don't be suprised if it goes to game 7 you will see some of Buchholtz too.

GO SOX!
-KB

[Russ_Boston]

Can anyone explain why Lackey was brought in? Is he going to be able to start game 6 as a result of this and is he does, will his pitch count be limited?

Still slated to start game 6 which is on Wednesday. Yesterday would have been his normal bullpen day in-between starts. Generally a starter will pitch an inning or so in the bullpen (not in the game) in the middle of starts. I have seen this a time or two where the starter will pitch that inning in an actual game in the playoffs. Not unheard of.

Actually I don't think the starters are in shambles at all. Lester goes on normal rest tonight and the same with Lackey (Wed) and Peavy (Thurs). Bucholtz will be available for a few innings on Thurs.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Sox have been their own worst enemy. Throwing the ball around like a bunch of Little League ball players. I know---easy for me to say!

The Cardinals have been doing the same thing. There have been a lot of bad defensive plays on both sides. The Cards also made a few bad base running decisions.

[CFrance]

Awesome game tonight. Lester, Uehara (sp), Ortiz. Go Sox.

[Fourpar]

Awesome game tonight. Lester, Uehara (sp), Ortiz. Go Sox.

...Back to Fenway. Yay!:a040:

[Bosoxfan]

One more ! Would be nice to win it at Fenway! Hasn't happened since 1918.

[tucson]

One more ! Would be nice to win it at Fenway! Hasn't happened since 1918.

YES!!! I BELIEVE !!! :-):agree:

[CFrance]

Didn't Fenway celebrate its 100th birthday this year? How cool would that be to win the Series there.:pepper2:

[BarryRX]

I cannot remember anyone having a Series like Papi is having. You can probably guess how much it pains me (as a Yankee fan) to say this, but the Red Sox seem to have a "we will not be beaten" attitude about them. I like it!

[Devo0007]

Is there any place to watch the world series w/ red sox fans in the villages ?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Can someone explain to me the logic behind taking the 3-0 pitch but the 3-1 count is considered the hitter's count? I know that baseball people have all the odds figured out, but when are they going to get a better pitch to hit than on 3-0 and why does that suddenly change when they get another ball on them?

[CFrance]

You know you're a Red Sox fan if...

14 ways to know you’re a true Red Sox fan | For The Win (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/14-ways-to-know-youre-a-true-red-sox-fan/)

I was looking for what the fans are singing occasionally (not Sweet Caroline) when I ran across this. Pretty funny.

Go Sox!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Didn't Fenway celebrate its 100th birthday this year? How cool would that be to win the Series there.:pepper2:

Nope, it was last year. 1912-2012. But it was a very nice idea.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I have all the respect in the world for John Farrell, but that was simply inexplicable. Lackey had given up a run on three hard hit balls and was struggling. Farrell goes out to the mound and lets Lackey talk him into not pulling him. He was lucking and he walked "his guy". I have only two words for that move...Grady Little.

[CFrance]

I have all the respect in the world for John Farrell, but that was simply inexplicable. Lackey had given up a run on three hard hit balls and was struggling. Farrell goes out to the mound and lets Lackey talk him into not pulling him. He was lucking and he walked "his guy". I have only two words for that move...Grady Little.

Was wondering the same thing myself.

[justjim]

Winston: I have to agree with you---Sox lucky their lead wasn't seriously cut in half. Cardinals still look like "Dead Birds" to me.

[CFrance]

Well, good for Boston. You guys played well, deserved to win. Congrats. They were all great games. I loooooooove baseball.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Woooo..hooooo!!!! From worst to first for the third World Series win in the past nine years. What a great time for the City of Boston!

[Bosoxfan]

world champions baby! boston red sox woo hoo

[Cedwards38]

Congratulations to the Red Sox and the Nation for another championship season!

Sooooo, when does Spring Training begin?:BigApplause:

[CFrance]

Congratulations to the Red Sox and the Nation for another championship season!

Sooooo, when does Spring Training begin?:BigApplause:

Indeed!

[Schaumburger]

world champions baby! boston red sox woo hoo

I was so glad the Red Sox won the World Series over the Cardinals (yuck!). And to clinch at home for the first time since 1918. And who did the Red Sox beat in the 1918 World Series but the Chicago Cubs! Way to go Red Sox.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I've been wearing my Red Sox home jersey (#9) every day since the start of the ALCS. Tomorrow will be the last day. My wife kept saying that I needed to wash it. She just doesn't understand.
Tomorrow will be that last day for it. Saturday, it goes to the cleaners.
I'm really glad I didn't wash it. Who knows what might have happened?

[Mikeod]

Here's a parody of the Mastercard commercials that involves passionate Red Sox fans (are there any other kind?).

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d-WhIpdqrNk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dd-WhIpdqrNk

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Sunday March 9, all three trophies will be at Brownwood from 1:00 til' 3:00. Someone from the team will be speaking and then you can line up to have your photo taken with them.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

What a great day in The Villages!

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii564/Winston1027/IMG_1424_zpsc37a0a98.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/Winston1027/media/IMG_1424_zpsc37a0a98.jpg.html)

[ajbrown]

What a great day in The Villages!

Actual picture snipped from OP by Alan.

What a great picture!!

Anyone growing up in 'Baaaston" area will understand when I write there was a time I could never have imagined winning ONE. THREE? unthinkable and fantastic...

[Mikeod]

My thanks to the Villages Red Sox Nation for the opportunity to see the trophies up close. My thanks to those who decided to keep it open beyond 3PM. I just got to the trophies at 3 and there were a lot of people behind me. I hope most of them got a chance to see and have a picture taken with them.

[CFrance]

What a great picture. Congrats to all the Sox fans.

[raynan]

Great pix! We were there too, for the whole thing. Wicked awesome nice day.
Art Plant had a vision and what a vision for Red Sox Nation. Went to Ricciardi's for a nice lunch with several friends (all 9 from Boston area) and a great time was had by all.
BOSTON STRONG!

[BS Beef]

:coolsmiley: Great picture!!!! I am heading to Worchester (pronounced Wusta) in early April for work. Looking forward to grabbing a train into the city to catch a game, playing the Rangers. I haven't been to Fenway for about 15 years. Got to take my boys to Wrigley last summer so really looking forward to getting back to another "real" ballpark :a040:. The Cincinnati Reds are my #1 team as such I couldn't have been rooting harder for the Sox. Had my Sox hat on every game!!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Had a great time at Truck Day today. Did wish that Claudia Williams spoke a bit longer.

[DonH57]

We were over there around 2 this afternoon. Took some pictures.

[PammyJ]

Had a great time at Truck Day today. Did wish that Claudia Williams spoke a bit longer.

Claudia Williams,is that the daughter of Ted Williams? He played his entire career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. Finishing with a .344 batting average, 521 home runs, and a .482 ondashbase percentage, the highest of all time!

[Chi-Town]

He was the last to bat .400.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Claudia Williams,is that the daughter of Ted Williams? He played his entire career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. Finishing with a .344 batting average, 521 home runs, and a .482 ondashbase percentage, the highest of all time!

Someone has been checking out Wikipedia. You learned a lot since yesterday.

By the way, I was wrong when I said that I was at the game where he finished the season with a .406 batting average.

I was actually at the final game of his career where he hit a home run in his final at bat.

He hit .406 in 1941. My parents hadn't even met then.

Now go learn about the red seat. I've actually sat in it.

[Taltarzac725]

Congrats to the Boston Red Sox. Way to beat those Yankees!!:bigbow::mademyday:

[tophcfa]

Congrats to the Boston Red Sox. Way to beat those Yankees!!:bigbow::mademyday:

Nothing like the Bosox getting to celebrate winning both the American League East crown and the American League Divisional Series in the house of the Yankees. On to Houston!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Nothing like the Bosox getting to celebrate winning both the American League East crown and the American League Divisional Series in the house of the Yankees. On to Houston!

It's great that they won. It actually surprised me. I thought that the Yankees pitching was far superior. Obviously, they didn't perform when it was important.

I'm concerned about the bullpen. All year it's been about how do they get to Kimbrel and then Kimbrel does what he did last night.

Houston has several outstanding starters and their bullpen had the lowest ERA in the majors in September. They've been great all year.

It's going to be a tough series, but then again, all the series in October should be tough. We're down to the four best teams in baseball. At least the Sox have the home field advantage.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The Sox and the Astros split the regular season games 3-3. What's interesting is that they both won two of the three games on the road.

[cmj1210]

Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox from a die hard Yankee fan. The better team won the series. I will be rooting for them to win. I always root for the American League East. We will see you next year!


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[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox from a die hard Yankee fan. The better team won the series. I will be rooting for them to win. I always root for the American League East. We will see you next year!


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Hasn't it been awesome to have had the greatest rivalry in sports in our backyards?

People often ask me if I hate the Yankees. While that's part of being a Boston fan, I always say that I appreciate the fact that the Yankees have existed so that fans on both sides have had the pleasure of this great rivalry.

[Nucky]

When it comes right down to it, though, we love our team no matter what. They
are a wonderful distraction from reality. We live for this team day-by-day and
it's always tantalizing watching them play no matter what happens. As a
lifelong Yankee Fan, I do live and die with them. That being said You have to
give credit to the Red Sox. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually
going to root for them throughout! Hope the guy's from up north never find out!

[cmj1210]

[emoji1303]


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[Taltarzac725]

Just saw this from the Boston Red Sox Facebook page.

R.I.P.

Biography — Dick Flavin (http://www.dickflavin.com/bio)

https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/1608222783590252544?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet